Introduction
After nearly two decades of tackling trails, the boxy, iconic Jeep Cherokee was replaced by the cuter, more civilized Liberty in 2002. In the three years since that time, the sport/ute has proven its capability to many of its predecessor's devout followers, most notably through the introduction of a bolder, more muscular Renegade model. In a marketplace dominated by car-based mini-utes, the Liberty remains true to the Jeep faithful, with rigid construction and low-range four-wheel-drive.
Exterior
Outside, there are plenty of elements to differentiate Sport, Limited, and Renegade models. The grayish-black plastic fascias and trim pieces slathered on the Sport have been a Jeep feature since the '80s. For the $4,000 premium attached to a Limited model, Jeep will go to the effort of painting each and every body panel and replace stock 16-inch wheels and tires with a 17-inch set. Fashion-conscious buyers will want to upgrade to chrome rims to complement the chrome adorning the grille and headlight surrounds. While all Liberty models featured a front-end freshening for '05, the range-topping Renegade was made even more distinct with a flat hood, body-color grille, and updated foglamps, tow hooks, and fender flares.... Read full article